Group 1: Retail Performance - Retail sales in China for clothing, shoes, and textiles showed a cumulative year-on-year growth of 3.5% from January to October 2025, maintaining a low single-digit growth rate, with October's textile retail sales growing by 6.3% year-on-year, likely influenced by seasonal consumption trends [1] - From January to November 2025, China's exports of textiles, clothing, and footwear decreased by 3.3% year-on-year to $305.5 billion, with a declining trend since March; however, textile exports turned positive in November, and the decline in clothing and footwear exports narrowed month-on-month [1] - The CITIC Textile and Apparel Index increased by 15.1% from January to November 2025, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.9 percentage points, ranking 18th among 30 sectors in the CITIC first-level industry comparison [1] Group 2: Manufacturing Insights - Global apparel retail performance is mixed, with moderate growth in the UK and US, while Japan remains under pressure; US apparel retail inventory is stable, and the decline in wholesale inventory has narrowed [2] - Nike's revenue for FY2026 Q1, ending August 2025, showed a reduced year-on-year decline of 1% at constant exchange rates, indicating a potential turnaround in operations, with signs of recovery in North America and core categories like running [2] - The easing of trade relations between China and the US and the reduction of tariff impacts may enhance the certainty of manufacturing orders, with a continued trend of global capacity layout among textile and apparel manufacturers to meet supply chain risk diversification needs [2] Group 3: Brand and Market Trends - Domestic sports brand revenue growth showed a declining trend from Q1 to Q3 2025, yet most sports companies still achieved positive growth, demonstrating resilience amid consumer pressure; brands like Descente, KOLON, and Saucony experienced rapid revenue growth [3] - The outdoor market in China is expanding, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 13.8% expected from 2019 to 2024, reaching a market size of about 102.7 billion yuan in 2024, with domestic brands growing at a compound rate of about 17.8% [3] - The upcoming Milan Winter Olympics is anticipated to boost winter sports activities, while brands that meet consumer demands for safety and comfort in products like cotton soft towels and sanitary napkins are expected to gain market share [3]

Core Insights - The textile and apparel industry is expected to face pressure in 2025, with brand performance remaining subdued and manufacturing exports impacted by tariffs [1][2] - In 2026, manufacturing is anticipated to stabilize before brands, with investment opportunities focusing on resilient sectors such as outdoor sports, quality manufacturing firms benefiting from order recovery, and companies innovating in products and marketing [1][3] Industry Overview 2025 - Industry data indicates that apparel brand retail sales growth is slow, and textile manufacturing exports are weakening due to tariff impacts. Despite a low base in Q2 and Q3, growth accelerated in September and October [2] - The textile manufacturing sector experienced a high start but a decline in performance, while revenue drops in apparel and home textiles have narrowed. The sportswear segment showed better revenue growth, and online channels outperformed offline for home textiles [2] - The A-share textile and apparel index underperformed the broader market, with continuous downward adjustments in brand expectations and slow valuation increases in manufacturing [2] Outlook for 2026 - The textile manufacturing sector is expected to stabilize before the apparel sector, with structural opportunities in the industry. Key areas include the dominance of sports and outdoor categories, strong online growth driven by major home textile products, and new brands leveraging social media marketing and product iterations [3] - Brands with mid-to-high pricing power, the ability to explore niche markets, and innovative product offerings are likely to stand out in a cautious consumption environment [3] Manufacturing Opportunities - Tariff disruptions are showing signs of stabilization, with a recovery trend in exports of footwear and apparel products. Some raw materials, like wool, have seen a short-term price rebound [4] - Textile manufacturing firms are experiencing order pressures, but as tariff costs are gradually passed down, expectations for order stabilization have improved for Q4 and early next year. Companies with strong new product development and efficiency management are viewed favorably for both fundamental and valuation growth [4] Investment Recommendations - Investment focus should be on three main areas: outdoor sports, quality manufacturing, and brand innovation. The outdoor sports sector is expected to have long-term growth advantages, while brands that can innovate products and drive structural price increases are also promising [5] - Specific companies to watch include Anta Sports, Li Ning, and Xtep in the sports sector; Shenzhou International, Huali Group, and Kai Run in manufacturing; and Bosideng and Haier in the apparel and home textile sector [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the textile and apparel industry, particularly recommending companies involved in sports manufacturing and non-woven fabric sectors [3][9]. Core Insights - The textile and apparel sector outperformed the market, with the SW textile and apparel index rising by 0.8% from November 3 to November 7, 2025, surpassing the SW All A index by 0.2 percentage points [4]. - October textile and apparel exports faced pressure, with a year-on-year decline of 12.6%, but recent US-China trade negotiations may lead to a gradual recovery in the export chain [9][11]. - The report highlights the potential for growth in the outdoor apparel segment due to the upcoming winter season and the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, recommending brands like Bosideng [11][12]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The SW apparel and home textiles index increased by 2.2%, outperforming the SW All A index by 1.6 percentage points, while the SW textile manufacturing index rose by 1.0% [4]. - Retail sales in the apparel, footwear, and textile categories totaled 1,061.3 billion yuan from January to September, reflecting a 3.1% year-on-year growth [26]. Export Data - In October, China's textile and apparel exports amounted to $22.26 billion, down 12.6% year-on-year, with textile yarns and fabrics at $11.258 billion (down 9.0%) and clothing at $11.004 billion (down 16.0%) [33][34]. Cotton and Wool Prices - As of November 7, the national cotton price B index was reported at 14,792 yuan/ton, a slight increase of 0.1% for the week, while international cotton prices showed a decline [34]. - The Australian wool price index was reported at 924 cents/kg, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23.4% [36]. Company Performance - Adidas reported a 3% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q3 2025, while Nike's revenue showed a slight recovery with a 1% increase [9][19]. - Nobon and Yanjing demonstrated strong growth in the non-woven fabric sector, with revenue increases of 23% and 17% respectively in Q3 2025 [10]. Market Opportunities - The report emphasizes the importance of domestic demand recovery in 2025, highlighting opportunities in high-quality domestic brands and the potential for a turnaround in the women's apparel sector [12][16].